Palmitos Park Gran Canaria

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Palmitos Park in Gran Canaria is truly an ideal destination for families. It offers a unique blend of nature, animals, and entertainment that will delight children and adults alike.

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Visitor Information

Opening hours: Open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Last admission is usually one hour before closing.
Services:
- Food and drink: Several cafeterias, a restaurant and snack stands throughout the park.
- Souvenir Shop: A themed shop with souvenirs, gifts, and personalized products.
- Photography: Staff are available to take photos, some on request (e.g. with parrots) and others spontaneously.
- Restrooms and other facilities.

How to get there: Information on transport and routes to the park, which is located in the Barranco de los Palmitos, near Maspalomas in the south of Gran Canaria.
Park map: A map of the park is available to help visitors navigate.
Accessibility: Although the park is located in a natural valley and can be quite hilly, you may find information about accessibility on the official website.
Food Policy: Visitors are generally allowed to bring their own food and drinks, but glass containers are prohibited.

Ticket prices: Adults €37.00 | Children 5-10 years €28.00 | Child 3-4 years €14.00

Special features

What makes Palmitos Park a family experience

Diversity of wildlife: From majestic birds of prey to playful dolphins, exotic parrots, and fascinating Komodo dragons, there are countless animals to discover. Children love observing the different species and learning more about them. The dolphin and bird shows are absolute highlights, creating thrills and unforgettable moments.
IInteractive experiences: The opportunity to get up close to dolphins during a “Dolphin Encounter” is a dream come true for many families. The interactive parrot shows also engage the audience and bring the visit to life.
Pure nature: In addition to the animals, the park offers beautiful botanical gardens. The cactus garden, the orchid house, and the butterfly house are not only educational but also visually impressive. It’s a great opportunity to introduce children to the diversity of the plant world and explore nature through play.
Learning factor: Palmitos Park places great emphasis on education and species conservation. Throughout the park, information about the animals and plants is available to expand one’s knowledge of nature. This combines fun with an important learning experience.
Facilities for families: Several restaurants and cafeterias cater to your culinary needs. Souvenir shops offer the opportunity to take home a memento of a wonderful day. The park is well signposted and offers orientation aids.

Excursion size

Palmitos Park covers an area of approximately 20 hectares (equivalent to 200,000 square meters or 49 acres).

Palmitos Park is a zoological and botanical park located in a natural valley (Barranco de los Palmitos) in southern Gran Canaria, Spain. It offers a unique blend of exotic wildlife, botanical beauty, and captivating shows, making it a popular destination for families and nature lovers.

What does Palmitos Park offer?

Animals: The park is home to a variety of animals from all over the world, including:
- Birds: A huge collection of birds, including parrots, toucans, marabous, silver-cheeked hornbills, emus, pelicans, eagles, and cranes. There’s a large aviary and live bird shows (birds of prey, exotic birds, and an interactive parrot show).
- Dolphins: A dolphinarium with bottlenose dolphins that perform captivating shows. There is also an educational program called “Dolphin Encounter,” where visitors can interact with the dolphins for an additional fee.
- Mammals: Monkeys (including orangutans and gibbons), meerkats, wallabies, aardvarks and more.
- Reptiles: Komodo dragons, alligators, pythons and various lizards.
- Aquarium: A diverse selection of fish and other aquatic animals, including surgeonfish, scorpionfish, and a freshwater area with spectacled caimans and endemic Canary Island lizards.
Botanical Gardens: Palmitos Park is also an important botanical garden that presents the following
- Palm Collection: An extraordinary collection of palm trees from all over the world.
- Orchid House: The largest orchid collection in the Canary Islands.
- Cactus Garden: A huge collection of cacti, some of which reach towering heights.
- Butterfly House: Europe’s largest butterfly house, where you can observe butterflies in all stages of metamorphosis.
- Over 200 tree and plant species, both native and exotic.
Shows: Daily shows are a big highlight and are included in the admission price:
- Dolphin shows
- Birds of prey show
- Exotic Bird Show
- Interactive show (with parrots)
Experiences: In addition to general admission, special experiences such as the “Dolphin Encounter” are offered.
Education: The park emphasizes educational programs and conservation efforts, especially for endangered species such as orangutans.